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Fans of One Piece are getting some major updates, as there have been multiple announcements during the Jump Festa 2026. This franchise had branched out from being a manga series to having an anime and a live-action adaptation. Interestingly, Eiichiro Oda has delivered a one-of-a-kind story that it consumed in any format, makes its audience stay hooked. While we knew that Toei Animation would be releasing their final episode this December 27, 2025, before shifting to a seasonal model, fans were expecting to get some information on when the series would make a comeback.
Because the next arc is none other than Elbaf, it is one of the most anticipated storylines that fans want to see in animated form. According to the news, it is confirmed that One Piece Season 2 will be making a comeback on April 5, 2025.
But this is not it, fans of the Live-Action show also got to see a new trailer that is focused on Chopper, and the panel also revealed the cast who dubbed the show in Japanese. This Jump Festa 2026 event firmly proved that the anime is entering one of its most ambitious eras yet. Although this has caused the fandom to celebrate, they were also expecting to hear about the remake of the anime that was going to be worked on by Wit Studio. For now, we will have to wait a little longer before there is any update.
Elbaf Arc officially begins in One Piece
The biggest anime-related reveal at Jump Festa 2026 was the confirmation that the One Piece anime will officially enter the Elbaf arc. This means that the anime will be making its return after a three-month hiatus starting from January to March. This break is part of Toei Animation’s new production strategy, which will cap the anime at a maximum of 26 episodes per year starting in 2026.
One Piece Live-Action Season 2 gets a new trailer
On the live-action front, Jump Festa 2026 revealed a new trailer for the second season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation. We were introduced to various voice actors who lent their talents for dubbing it in various languages, as most of it was focused on Chopper. The Live Action Season 2 will be released on March 10, 2025. This means that fans will have some content to consume before the Elbaf arc begins in anime.
For now, we also know that for live-action season 2, we have a strong line-up of actors who were previously announced, including Cole Escola as Bon Clay, Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace, and Joe Manganiello as Crocodile. This has officially set the stage for a faithful and ambitious adaptation of One Piece’s early Grand Line saga.
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Final thoughts
One Piece is a classic shonen series that has carved its name in the hall of fame. What started as a story about Monkey D. Luffy wanting to become the King of Pirates takes a deep dive into themes like corruption, racism, and authoritarianism. Moreover, the loyal fandom is deeply invested in this show, and the story itself has made it to reality as people are getting inspired by the story. Right now, with the manga, anime, and live-action show, it seems like One Piece is ready to cater to all types of audiences.
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